Golden Scale [EN]: Chapter 20

The Art of Coquetry (Part 2)

Hou Longtao hurriedly left the restaurant, with Zhang Li chasing after him. “Mr. Hou, Mr. Hou, I…” Seeing the embarrassing wet patch on his chest, Hou Longtao barely suppressed his laughter. “Brother Zhang, what’s wrong with you? How did you make her so angry?”
“I… I…” Zhang Li stammered, stamping his feet in frustration. “You… you… what? You’re really something!”
“Longtao, are you coming or not? If not, we’ll take a taxi,” He Liping shouted at him from beside her Chrysler, her tone indicating she was furious.

“Coming, coming, I’m coming.” He turned back to point at Zhang Li’s nose, looking disappointed. “You… you’re really going to be the death of me.” He ran to the car, respectfully opened the back door for He Liping, and then sat in the front seat with Xue Nuo, leaving the poor middle-aged man dumbfounded.

“Longtao, is your colleague sick?” As soon as the car left the parking lot, He Liping began to berate her daughter’s boyfriend. “No, he’s a good person. Why did he make you angry?” Hou Longtao gave off a truly innocent vibe. “He doesn’t care that I’m married or that I have a child. What kind of person says that upon first meeting?” The woman in the back seat leaned forward, shouting in the man’s ear. Hou Longtao shrank back, feigning anger. “That bastard Zhang Li, I’ll fire him tomorrow. I’ll definitely get revenge for you, Auntie.”

“I don’t need you to get revenge for me. I don’t even know him. He can think whatever he wants; it’s none of my business. It’s you I’m concerned about. What’s going on with you?” She poked the man’s head hard with her finger. “What… what’s wrong with me…” Hou Longtao mumbled like a child who had done something wrong. “What’s wrong with you? Don’t play dumb. You know that Xuejun and I are getting married soon, so why are you introducing me to boyfriends? What are you up to?”

Although he was being scolded, he didn’t care what she was saying, as he was intoxicated by the fragrance emanating from He Liping’s lips. But Xue Nuo was not happy. She wondered why Hou Longtao would do such a thing, but she also felt that her mother shouldn’t be using such a harsh tone with her sweetheart.

“Mom, don’t be so loud. Let Brother Tao explain slowly.”
“Don’t interrupt. I haven’t even gotten to you yet. Do you know that he was trying to find a boyfriend for me?” Even when she had argued with her mother for Hu Xuejun’s sake, her loving mother had never shouted at her so loudly. Xue Nuo’s lips trembled, and tears welled up in her eyes. “I… I really didn’t know.”

“That’s right, Auntie, don’t blame her. I didn’t tell her beforehand.” Hou Longtao grabbed Xue Nuo’s hand. It really pained him to see his beloved being scolded for no reason. “Are you going to interfere with how I discipline my daughter? What’s next? Do I need to ask you for permission on what to wear and eat?”

The two young people understood that He Liping was venting her anger on whoever was nearby, so they simply stopped talking. Hou Longtao thought to himself, “You’re right, just you wait. Sooner or later, you’ll have to ask me what kind of underwear to wear.” He Liping sat in the back, sulking for a long time, when she suddenly saw Hou Longtao lighting a cigarette. “Smoking, smoking, all you know is smoking. Are you trying to commit slow suicide? And you have to drag my daughter and me down with you?”

He quickly threw the cigarette out the window. “Why are you so inconsiderate? If everyone was like you, wouldn’t Beijing become a giant trash can?” This woman was relentless and must have made many men suffer when she was younger. Hou Longtao clicked his tongue twice and shook his head, feigning helplessness. This slight movement didn’t escape the woman’s eyes. “Why are you shaking your head? We’re not done yet. What are you thinking?” Another period of silence followed. “Don’t think you can get away with not saying anything. If you don’t explain yourself today, we’re not finished.” The car pulled into the courtyard of Xue Nuo’s house and stopped in front of her building. The three of them got out of the car.

“Alright, speak.” He Liping blocked his path, arms crossed, as he was about to enter the building. Hou Longtao scratched his head. “Auntie, it’s cold outside. Can’t we go home and talk?”
“No way. If you don’t give me a good reason, you’re not welcome in my house anymore.”
“You… you’re being… Sigh, you’re not even married yet. What’s wrong with having a few more options?” His expression betrayed him, clearly indicating he wasn’t telling the truth. Although she knew he was lying, she was still angry. “What are you saying? What kind of person do you take me for?”

Hou Longtao scratched his head and wrung his hands, looking extremely troubled. The two women watched him, waiting for his answer. “Auntie, Zhang Li was a bit out of line tonight, but he’s usually a good person, and his family’s circumstances aren’t bad. Please consider it.” After waiting for so long, all she got was a bunch of insincere words. He Liping’s face turned ashen with anger. “You… you…” She grabbed her daughter’s hand and walked towards the building. “Let’s go, don’t pay attention to him.” Xue Nuo turned back to look at her lover, her face filled with anxiety.

Hou Longtao stamped his foot. “Wait, I’ll tell you.”
“Good, I’m waiting.” He Liping walked back to him, standing in front of him. “I was thinking that if you fell in love with Zhang Li, you wouldn’t marry Hu Xuejun.”
“Brother Tao, why? Didn’t you tell me not to oppose Mom’s marriage?” Xue Nuo stepped forward and grabbed Hou Longtao’s hand, asking strangely.

“Hu Xuejun… Hu Xuejun is not a good person. I’m afraid your mother will be deceived.”

“What do you mean?” He Liping moved closer, the distance between them less than an arm’s length. Hou Longtao shook his head and remained silent. “If you don’t speak, you don’t need to come looking for Nuonuo in the future.”
“What are you saying? This has nothing to do with Nuonuo and me.” He knew she would use this as a trump card to threaten him. It was time for him to get angry too. A man who always pretends to have no temper is too fake.

“Of course, it does. I can’t let my daughter date a man with questionable character.” The “son-in-law” who had always been respectful to her was now arguing back, which was like adding fuel to the fire, further enraging He Liping. “What’s wrong with my character?”
“You’re speaking ill of my fiancé behind his back without any evidence, just to get me to like your friend. Doesn’t that make you a person with questionable character?” The atmosphere changed instantly, from one person scolding and the other being scolded, to a full-blown argument.

This frightened Xue Nuo, caught between her mother, who had raised her, and the man she loved. She was stuck in the middle, unable to help either side. Her distress was unimaginable. “Mom, Brother Tao, stop arguing. Let’s talk nicely.” The lovely girl’s plea had no effect, and the two of them didn’t stop.

“You forced me to do this. Hu Xuejun has never loved you. He only sees you as a human massage device, a tool to vent his desires. In his eyes, you’re no different from a cheap prostitute. Now that he’s had his fill of your three holes, he’s starting to eye your money. Once he’s squeezed you dry, he’ll kick you aside. By then, it’ll be too late to regret it.”

Hou Longtao deliberately spoke in a vulgar and offensive manner, with a contemptuous expression on his face, to push He Liping, who was already at her limit, over the edge. He got the expected response. With a “smack,” he was slapped hard across the face. He Liping ran upstairs crying, without even calling for her daughter. Xue Nuo was stunned, her big eyes filled with pain and confusion. Hou Longtao rubbed his slapped cheek, his face full of regret, and embraced the motionless girl.

The girl looked up. “Brother Tao…” She had a million questions in her heart but didn’t know where to start. “It’s all my fault. I couldn’t control myself for a moment and said things I shouldn’t have. Sigh.” He kissed her on the forehead. “Go back and comfort your mother. I’ll come to apologize another day. She won’t listen to anything I say now.”

Xue Nuo was completely lost. She slowly walked towards the building entrance, then turned back. “Brother Tao, are you okay?”
“I’m fine. Call me tomorrow.”
“Okay.” Watching the girl disappear into the stairwell, turning her head every few steps, he felt truly sorry for her. “I will definitely make it up to you with extra love.”

At this moment, He Liping was looking down from behind the drawn curtains, tears still wet on her face. Hou Longtao’s figure, walking towards the car, looked very heavy. The woman picked up the phone and dialed Hu Xuejun’s number…

“Mr. Hou, do you think I still have a chance?” The next morning, Hou Longtao had barely arrived at the office and taken off his coat when Zhang Li came to see him. “Brother Zhang, alas, I don’t think you have any hope. What were you saying yesterday? Just forget about it.”

After dismissing the extremely disappointed Zhang Li, Qu Yan came in to tell him that she had arranged for Qu Peng to come in for an interview next Monday. “You didn’t tell him we were going to invest, did you?”
“No, I just said you wanted to meet him and discuss some unclear points in his application.”

As soon as Qu Yan left, the phone rang. He looked at the caller ID. “Hmph, Hu Ergou [derogatory nickname for Hu Xuejun], you’re really early.”
“Hello.”
“Longtao, it’s Xuejun.”
“Oh, Brother Hu, what made you call me? Is there something you need?” Hou Longtao smiled and lit a cigarette.

“Liping told me everything that happened last night. Have I ever offended you? Why would you slander me?”
“What are you saying, Brother Hu? I’m a businessman. The man last night wasn’t my colleague, but one of my big clients. I don’t need to say more, do I? As a result, I argued with your aunt, and in the heat of the moment, I spoke without thinking. It wasn’t directed at you.”

“How could you do such a thing? Not only is Liping the woman I’m about to marry, but she’s also your girlfriend’s mother.”
“Is your aunt next to you?”
“No, I’m outside.” That was a bit strange. Judging from his tone, these words were sincere. Had this guy really turned over a new leaf?

“Nothing really happened, Brother Hu, don’t be angry with me. When you have your big day, I’ll give you a red envelope [gift of money] of 100,000 yuan as compensation for you two, how about that?”
“Sigh, Longtao, it’s not that I’m angry with you, it’s just that Liping can’t get over it. You still have to help me coax her. I’ve always trusted you to handle things. We’re practically family now, and I’ll need your help with many things in the future.”
“Okay, definitely. You’re my future father-in-law.” Hanging up the phone, Hou Longtao narrowed his eyes. “Wang An, you show your true colors as soon as you hear about money. You’re willing to sell your fiancée’s dignity. You’re not a man at all.”

At noon, he received a call from Xue Nuo. “Brother Tao, is what you said to my mom last night true?”
“It’s true.”
“How do you know that Uncle Hu is…”
“Nuonuo, if you trust me, don’t ask anything and don’t tell your mother anything. I’ll handle this.”

“Okay, Brother Tao, I believe you, but my mom was very angry last night. I’ve never seen her so angry. You two are the people I love most in this world. If you can’t get along, I really don’t know what to do.” Hou Longtao was both touched and amused. He thought, “Baby, I will get along with your mother very, very well.”
“Don’t worry, your mother is a reasonable person. One day, she will understand my intentions.”

He Liping’s misunderstanding of him had already formed. He had also appeased both Hu Xuejun and Xue Nuo. He had taken the first successful step… In the afternoon, during work hours, he took Qu Peng’s application to see Ruyun. The two sat opposite each other at the huge desk. “Take a look at this application. The investment is over 200 million. I don’t have the authority to make a decision. If I think it’s worth investing in, will you approve it?”

Ruyun looked at it for a while. “Do you really think it has investment value?”
“There might be a problem with the product’s sales.” He explained his reasons. The woman nodded. “The product is a good product, but… you’re right. It might not sell well even in Europe and America.”

“How much do you think this patent is worth?”
“Right now, it’s only worth the cost price, 300 yuan. Fifty years from now, people’s environmental awareness will be a hundred times stronger than it is now. If there’s no more advanced technology, it will be priceless.”
“Then if I buy this patent for a million, it wouldn’t be a big loss, right?” A smile appeared on Ruyun’s face. “I only gave you two years. I can’t wait fifty years.”
“Don’t keep reminding me of that. I know what I’m doing. But your opinion today was very helpful to me. I need to reward you properly.”

As soon as Ruyun heard this, she knew what this guy was up to. She quickly glanced at her watch. “No, I don’t have time. I have to leave in forty minutes. I have an appointment to renew the lease with the people from the China World Trade Center.” It wasn’t that she didn’t want to have sex with him, but if they really got started, two or three hours would be gone.

Hou Longtao acted as if he didn’t hear her. He walked out from behind the desk and squatted down in front of Ruyun. The heating in the China World Trade Center was very strong. Female employees generally changed into single pants or skirts after starting work, without being asked. Ruyun was no exception, wearing a set of lotus-root-colored narrow skirt suit, a white shirt, and flesh-colored pantyhose.

The man’s hands had already begun to caress her legs, moving upwards, reaching into her skirt, rubbing and pinching her round, full thighs. “Honey, really… really can’t. I don’t have time.” She objected verbally, but her butt obediently lifted slightly, making it easy to push the narrow skirt up to her waist.

Hou Longtao grabbed her two plump butt cheeks and pulled them outwards. The woman’s body slid down, and her full breasts were in front of him. The man’s nose pressed hard against them, desperately sniffing. “Mmm, so fragrant. I really want to bite it hard.”

One hand pinched her upturned butt, the other stroked her thigh. His long tongue also came out, licking and kissing her yīn hù [vulva] area through her pantyhose and underwear. Sometimes he simply opened his mouth wide, trying to cover a large area, desperately sucking into his mouth. “Ah… um… honey… stop it… um… business is important… ah…” Ruyun pressed her hands on the man’s head, her butt heaving upwards, but she still managed to say something rational. Since that was the case, Hou Longtao couldn’t force her, so he stood up.

But his old buddy in his pants was protesting, so he had to let it out. “There’s still half an hour. Use your mouth to help me take care of it.” Ruyun glared at him. Just as she was about to take off her glasses, she was stopped. “Don’t take them off. It’s more interesting with glasses on.” The woman helplessly opened her mouth, bent over, and took the big jī ba [penis] into her mouth. Her right hand stroked the ròu bàng [penis], and her left hand reached into her pants, passing between her legs, gently squeezing a slender finger into the man’s anus. Her soft tongue swirled around the guī tóu [glans], licking the flesh groove behind the guī tóu [glans], swallowing the small amount of secretions that were hidden there. Seeing Ruyun sucking so hard, knowing that she wanted him to be satisfied quickly, Hou Longtao understood her intentions and didn’t deliberately hold back. He reached out and unbuttoned a few buttons on the woman’s shirt, inserted his hand into her bra, kneading her elastic breasts, while the other hand rubbed her ear.

“Yunyun, you really are a natural beauty. Every time I see you, I don’t have to do anything, and my old buddy can stand up straight. You have to give me a breastjob one day.” The woman, who was diligently sucking his yīn jīng [penis], didn’t stop serving him when she heard this. She just raised her eyes and looked at the man seductively from above her glasses.

In sexual intercourse, this subtle movement of a woman is the most stimulating to a man. Hou Longtao felt extremely excited when he saw such a lewd expression on this noble, intellectual face. He grabbed Ruyun’s head and began to frantically fuck her mouth. Because Ruyun’s hand was always holding the man’s yīn jīng [penis], each insertion wasn’t very deep, so it didn’t make her feel uncomfortable. But from the rate at which the ròu bàng [penis] went in and out, and the force with which the foreskin rubbed against her lips, she could feel the man’s strength. Ru
yun became dazed, reveling in her lover’s conquest of her mouth.

Seeing the lost expression on this stunning beauty, Hou Longtao felt a surge of desire. At the moment of ejaculation, a bad idea floated into his mind. He quickly pulled his yīn jīng [penis] out of her mouth, pressed it down slightly, and aimed it at the woman’s body. His horse eye [urethral opening] opened, and a large amount of yang essence [semen] shot out, all hitting the beauty’s chest, deep into her cleavage, and onto the breast meat exposed outside her bra. “Ah!” Ruyun exclaimed, sitting up straight, hurriedly using her hands to block her breasts, preventing the jīng yè [semen] from flowing down her body. “Oh, you bad husband, really! It would have been better to shoot it in my mouth. Quick, help me get a tissue to wipe it off.” Her face showed slight anger, truly a combination of beauty and sexiness.

Hou Longtao didn’t listen to her. He walked to the swivel chair with a wicked smile, raised Ruyun’s chin with his right hand, supported her head with his left hand, bent down, and brought their four lips together. “Mmm…” Ruyun really had no way to deal with this man, so she had to stick her tongue out for him to suck. After kissing for a while, Hou Longtao put his old buddy back into the woman’s mouth, asking her to clean it for him. His hands weren’t idle either. He put two fingers together and evenly smeared the jīng yè [semen] on Ruyun’s body. The sunlight shining in from the window illuminated her body, making her chest and breasts glisten.

“It’s sticky, how can I wipe it off? You’re really capable of…” Before Ruyun could finish complaining, two fingers covered in jīng yè [semen] were stuffed into her mouth. “Who told you to wipe it off? Isn’t it good to always smell my scent? Just go home and wash it off.” Hou Longtao helped his beloved wife button up her clothes, lowered his head, and licked her neck. “Don’t go, let’s have another round.” Ruyun quickly ran away, looking at her lover’s erect yang wù [penis] in surprise. “You… how have you been so amazing lately?” She pressed the intercom. “Yueling, come in quickly.” The man forced himself over with a lewd smile. “I’m not afraid even if you two come together. Your husband is a ‘war god’.”

Ruyun was finally saved by Yueling. The last scene she saw when she left the office was Yueling supporting herself on the windowsill with both hands, Hou Longtao holding her slender waist, slowly inserting his thick ròu bàng [penis] between her two butt cheeks from behind…

After eating with his buddies in the evening, Wu Da looked radiant and handed out his new business cards to everyone. Hou Longtao took one and looked at it. XX Development Bank, Beijing Xinjiekou Branch, Deputy Director. “Not bad, Second Brother, you’re finally satisfied. When can you return my 100 million big yuan?”
“Why are you in such a hurry? It won’t get lost in the bank. No one is urging you to pay your debt. It won’t be unfrozen for another four months.” Wu Da was smiling even when he was cursing. This time, he could enjoy being an official.

“Big Brother, have you arranged everything for tomorrow night?” He filled up Da Pang’s wine glass.
“Don’t worry, as long as the address you gave me is correct.”
“Don’t forget to drive that Accord too.” A sinister look appeared on Hou Longtang Zhang Si’s face once again…

Reading ten thousand volumes of books (Golden scales are not things in the pool) [idiom meaning someone destined for greatness will eventually rise above their circumstances]